Fusarium Endophthalmitis, Unusual and Challenging Infection in an Acute Leukemia Patient. (13th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baysal, Mehmet; Umit, Elif; Boz, İbrahim Bekir; Kırkızlar, Onur; Demir, Muzaffer
• Other Names: Nakase Kazunori Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in hematology. Volume 2018(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-03-13
• Subjects: Hematology -- Periodicals; Hematology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Blood -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Hematology; Hematologic Diseases; Blood -- Diseases; Hematology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.15
• DOI: 10.1155/2018/9531484
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6560

Abstract

Abstract : Invasive fungal infections bring serious mortality and morbidity during the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. Especially, mold infections are challenging, and each case is unique in feature. These cases are usually fatal, and there is no consensus regarding optimal treatment. AML patients receive antifungal prophylaxis and may further require IFI (invasive fungal infection) treatments, but fusarium mold infections are often unrecognized and could be overlooked. In this case report, we try to emphasize the importance of this infection with a high-risk AML patient.